Larry J. Prokop
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Larry J. Prokop is a distinguished research librarian and information scientist whose work has significantly advanced evidence synthesis in hepatobiliary and transplant surgery. His key research areas include systematic review methodology, medical informatics, and the application of robotic technologies in living donor liver transplantation. Prokop’s major contributions center on rigorous meta-analyses that evaluate surgical innovations, most notably his landmark 2022 study on robotic living donor right hepatectomy (RLDRH), which has garnered 31 citations. This work systematically compared robotic, open, and laparoscopic approaches, providing critical safety data that has shaped clinical decision-making. Beyond this, Prokop has co-authored numerous high-impact systematic reviews and is recognized for developing reproducible search strategies that enhance the reliability of medical literature syntheses. His meticulous methodology has been cited extensively, with cumulative citations exceeding 2,000 across his portfolio. Prokop’s expertise in database searching and evidence appraisal makes him an invaluable collaborator for surgical teams worldwide. For students and researchers, his career exemplifies how information science expertise can directly improve patient outcomes through better evidence.
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